LISTOS for Cancer Control: Faster, Better Cancer Care Through Smarter Implementation
Official title: LISTOS for Cancer Control - Leveraging Implementation Science To Optimize Strategies for Cancer Control
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11535793 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center will help health systems adopt and sustain proven cancer control programs to improve breast and colorectal cancer screening and diagnostics, especially in underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $149,612 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284109-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535793 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Healthcare organizations, clinics, and systems serving underserved populations that implement cancer control EBIs (screening and diagnostic pathways) may benefit and participate indirectly through capacity building.
✕Less likely to help
Individual patients will not be directly enrolled in this center; benefits accrue through improved care delivery in participating settings.
What this research studies
This NIH-funded center aims to strengthen how cancer control evidence-based interventions are put into practice across diverse health care settings. It will build organizational readiness and train researchers and staff to conduct and apply implementation research. Two research studies will test strategies to adapt and scale up EBIs for cancer screening and diagnostic pathways, while two cores support administration, engagement, and capacity building. The work seeks to boost adoption, reach, and long-term sustainment of effective cancer control in populations with higher burden and limited access.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to faster, broader uptake of proven cancer control practices and reduce disparities in breast and colorectal cancer outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior implementation science work shows that aligning EBIs with local contexts can improve adoption and sustainment, supporting potential success for LISTOS approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.